Federal 10 Percent Surtax Begins On Paychecks
The 10 per cent federal income surtax approved for Vietnam War costs takes effect. Withholding rises from 10 to 22 per cent on example $20, affecting nearly all paychecks except the two lowest brackets. Retroactive to April 1, it will not cover totals due until April 15. The measure aims to curb inflation and fund Great Society programs amid a $28 billion annual war bill.
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Washington
Johnson
Congress
Howard J. Samuels
Wyer's 2 Fords Take Top Honors at Watkins Glen
John Wyer's Ford GT40s swept the Six Hours of Endurance at Watkins Glen, taking first and second as the Howmet prototype placed third. Jackie Ickx and Lucien Bianchi led the English entry over the 2.3 mile track, covering 657.8 miles at 109.5 mph to boost Ford's title points to 40, two behind Porsche. Mark Donohue led USRRC at the Glen in a McLaren Chevy 427 Sunaca.
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Watkins Glen, N.Y
John Wyer
Watkins Glen
United States
Jackie Ickx
Lucien Bianchi
Belgium
Porsche
Mark Donohue
U.S
the Glen
Stockton wins Milwaukee Open amid spectator mishaps
Dave Stockton secures a four stroke victory over Sam Snead at the Greater Milwaukee Open, aided by a fortunate par salvage after hitting a woman spectator and a Milwaukee man with his shots. He collects a $40,000 first prize. Tim O Burn was knocked unconscious briefly but recovered, while Stockton surged with four straight birdies to finish 14 under par.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Dave Stockton
Donald O'Burn
Sam Snead
California
O’burn
Stockton
Tim
Dave Marr
Tom Weiskopf
Roquepine Wins Roosevelt Trot Despite Lam e Claims
Roquepine, a 7 year old mare from France, won the $100,000 Roosevelt International Trot in Westbury, New York. Driven by Jean Rene Gougeon she overtook Kentucky Fibber in the final stretch to win by a length. The race had been billed with concerns over her left foreleg. A Kentucky state clinic project is planned at Eddyville penitentiary, a $532,000 facility.
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Westbury
N.Y
Roquepine
France
Jean-Rene Gougeon
Roqueline
Sweden
Frankfort, Ky
Commonwealth of Kentucky
State Penitentiary
Eddyville
Baseball scores from Pacific Coast and International leagues
Results show Pacific Coast League games including Tulsa 4 Vancouver 0 and Hawaii 3 Portland 2. International League features Buffalo 6 Rochester 4 and Toledo 4 Syracuse 0 with Tuesday and Sunday outcomes for several matchups including Spokane 8 Seattle 1 and Tacoma 6 Oklahoma City 4.
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Tulsa
Vancouver
Hawaii
Portland
Spokane
Seattle
Tacoma
Oklahoma City
Phoenix
Denver
San Diego
Indianapolis
Buffalo
Rochester
Toledo
Syracuse
Jacksonville
Louisville
Posipioned
Iain Richmond
Columbus
Richmond
Rickover Flays Navy Academy Training Issues
Vice Admiral Hyman Rickover tells a House subcommittee the Naval Academy fails to produce mature confident and well educated officers for the modern Navy. He criticizes the Defense Department for being swayed by contractor profits, arguing they may be too high rather than too low.
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Washington
Hyman G. Rickover
U.S. Naval Academy
Navy
Rickover
Defense Department
House
Naval Academy Midshipmen
Naval Academy
Naval Reserve
Academy
Annapolis
U S Refuge for Mindszenty Urged
U S Senator Vance Hartke urged offering permanent asylum in the United States to Cardinal Mindszenty, who has resided in the U S embassy in Budapest since 1956. Hartke, returning from London, said the 76 year old Cardinal, in poor health, should be invited to live in freedom he has long fought for.
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Washington
Vance Hartke
D-Ind
Josef Cardinal Mindszenty
U.S
Budapest
United States
Hartke
Mindszenty
London
Bomber Version of F111 Is Tested at Carswell Base
The Pentagon reports a new swingwing bomber designated FBLA completed a 660 mile per hour maiden flight at Carswell AFB Texas. The 30 minute test reached 20000 feet as a successor to the B52 and is slated for Strategic Air Command duty carrying nuclear or conventional bombs.
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Associated Press
Washington
Pentagon
Carswell Air Force Base
Texas
Strategic Air Command
Pharmacy ad touts modern medicine and service at Nietzel
Primitive healers are contrasted with modern care. The piece praises medical teamwork among physician, researcher, and pharmacist. Nietzel Pharmacy at 413 Mulberry Ave promotes fast, careful dispensing and friendly service aligned with prescription filing.
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Nietzel
Mulberry Ave
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Muscatine,a
Wyer
Boston
Peter Fullier
New England Turf Writers Association
Brookline
Mass
Clark Graebner
New York
Longwood
Graebner
Australia
John Newcombe
Healine
East Second Street
C.E. Richard & Sons, Inc
Muscatine, Iowa
Rich Brand
Wieners
King Footarm Syndicais
Atlo's
Mars
Painecker
McGuik’s Mob
By Addison
Roosevelt
THE
Navy Academy Training
Refuge For Mindszenty
George M. Wittich
Transportation
Geo. M
Pharma
By M. J
Chuck) Brammer
Sandys
Pera
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